Action
Definition
Action refers to events or incidents that occur in a literary work. It encompasses physical movements, gestures, behaviors, and significant occurrences that drive the plot forward.
Related terms
Conflict: The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.
Climax: The highest point of tension or turning point in a story where conflicts reach their peak.
Resolution: The final outcome or solution to conflicts in a story.
"Action" appears in:
Subjects (1)
AP US Government
Study guides (1)
AP English Literature - 9.1 Looking at a character’s response to the resolution of a narrative
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